Format:
Online-Ressource (582 p.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
ISBN:
9781405192859
Series Statement:
Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World Ser v.174
Content:
A Companion to Marcus Aurelius presents the first comprehensive collection of essays to explore all essential facets relating to contemporary Marcus Aurelius studies. First collection of its kind to commission new state-of-the-art scholarship on Marcus Aurelius Features readings that cover all aspects of Marcus Aurelius, including source material, biographical information, and writings Contributions from an international cast of top Aurelius scholars Addresses evolving aspects of the reception of the Meditations
Content:
A Companion to Marcus Aurelius presents the first comprehensive collection of essays to explore all essential facets relating to contemporary Marcus Aurelius studies. • First collection of its kind to commission new state-of-the-art scholarship on Marcus Aurelius• Features readings that cover all aspects of Marcus Aurelius, including source material, biographical information, and writings• Contributions from an international cast of top Aurelius scholars• Addresses evolving aspects of the reception of the Meditations
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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A COMPANION TO MARCUS AURELIUS; Contents; List of Figures; Notes on Contributors; Preface; List of Abbreviations; The Study of Marcus Aurelius: Introduction; PART I: The Main Sources; 1 Cassius Dio and the Historia Augusta; 2 Archaeological Evidence of the Marcomannic Wars of Marcus Aurelius (AD 166-80); 3 The Meditations; 4 Marcus Aurelius' Letters; 5 Epigraphic Records; PART II: Biography and Background; 6 The Political State of the Roman Empire; 7 Cultural and Intellectual Background and Development; 8 Early Life: Family, Youth, and Education; 9 Marcus' Life as Emperor
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10 The Relation of Politics and Philosophy under Marcus AureliusPART III: Marcus the Emperor; 11 Administration and Jurisdiction in Rome and in the Provinces; 12 Religion in the Age of Marcus Aurelius; 13 The Wars and Revolts; 14 The Roman Empire after His Death; PART IV: Material Forms of Self-Representation; 15 The Column of Marcus Aurelius; 16 The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius; 17 Coins; 18 The Portraits: A Short Introduction; 19 The Reliefs: Representation of Marcus Aurelius' Deeds; PART V: Marcus the Philosopher; 20 The Form and Structure of the Meditations
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21 The Style of the Meditations22 Aspects of Orality in (the Text of ) the Meditations; 23 The Meditations as a (Philosophical) Autobiography; 24 Marcus and Previous Stoic Literature; 25 Marcus Aurelius on Physics; 26 Logic and the Meditations; 27 Ethics; 28 Social Ethics and Politics; 29 The Meditations and the Ancient Art of Living; 30 The Self in the Meditations; PART VI: Reception; 31 The Reception of the Philosopher-King in Antiquity and the Medieval Age; 32 The Sanctification of Marcus Aurelius; 33 Marcus Aurelius and Neostoicism in Early Modern Philosophy
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34 Marcus Aurelius in Contemporary PhilosophyIndex
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781118219829
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781118219836
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe A Companion to Marcus Aurelius
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books
Author information:
Ackeren, Marcel van 1971-
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